EDI Committee

Basketball England's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee helps us to take a stronger approach to tackling discrimination and promoting fairness and respect across basketball.

We have sought to recruit independent, knowledgeable, inspirational and skilled individuals from within and outside basketball to support, advise and challenge the BE Board and improve the way we tackle all forms of discrimination.

The formation of the committee is built on engagement between us and our basketball community to promote the sport as accessible and fair for everyone, at every level - playing, coaching, officiating, volunteering, administration, employment and positions of influence.  

It follows discussions about discrimination and the anti-racism protests of 2020, as well as analysis of levels of representation in roles within the game.

Members

We have recruited a diverse, independent group of people from a variety of backgrounds, including legal and regulatory, community, safeguarding, EDI, grassroots basketball, club, coach, officiating environments, education, campaigning, behavioural change and social inclusion.

The committee is chaired by Basketball England board member Brandie Deignan, who said: “Basketball is a diverse sport that requires every part of it in England to be diverse. It is important to reflect the people we serve and for everyone to be involved and feel part of our growth and future." 

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EDI Committee Members

Rheanne Bailey

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Katy Banks

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Tom Hall

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Chris Jones

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Jay Kinyera

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Sten Mayunga

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Sarah McQueen

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Zach Meekings

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Carl Ntifo

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Jon Stonebridge

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James Swanson

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Louise W.

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EDI Committee Chair Brandie Deignan

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Join Us

Join The EDI Committee +

Interested in joining?

How do I apply? +

Download the application form and submit it to [email protected]

Contact us +

If you've got any questions, please contact [email protected]

Area of work/projects

The committee meets every two months to help set and support the BE EDI agenda.

To ensure the committee works effectively it is split into three sub-committees, initially tackling three different areas:

  • Providing transparency (communication)
  • Generation insight
  • Tackling inequalities

 

Together We Are Basketball

As well as developing individuals, basketball can help build stronger communities by bringing people together, the sport has a unique ability to connect communities and improve lives. It is a sport that transcends generations and has the ability to reach beyond social boundaries in a way that few others sports can.

As a way to support and showcase the great work going on around the country that positively impacts lives, our Together We Are Basketball campaign celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion within England’s basketball community at touchpoints throughout the year, elevating voices and highlighting people’s lived experiences. 

Find out more.

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